BQ Aquaris U vs Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro wins clearly over BQ Aquaris U — 7.4 overall against 4.3. The BQ Aquaris U launched in 2016; the Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro in 2026. Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro has the bigger battery — 5,500 mAh against 3,080 mAh.
BQ Aquaris U: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
BQ Aquaris U
4.3/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsOverall winner
Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro
7.4/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | BQ Aquaris U | Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4 nm) |
| Display | 5″ · IPS LCD | 6.67″ · OLED · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP wide (f/1.5, OIS) |
| Battery | 3,080 mAh | 5,500 mAh · 45W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 2GB / 16GB | 12GB / 256GB |
Which is better?
- Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro wins clearly over BQ Aquaris U — 7.4 overall against 4.3.
- Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro takes 5 of the 5 categories both phones are scored in.
- Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro has the bigger battery — 5,500 mAh against 3,080 mAh.
- Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 5.0 inches.
- BQ Aquaris U is the lighter phone — 140 g against 190 g.
Category scores
| Category | BQ Aquaris U | Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.0 | 8.0Better |
| Display | 5.2 | 8.5Better |
| Battery | 4.6 | 8.3Better |
| Software | 5.8 | 6.3Better |
| Audio | 6.5 | 6.9Better |
| Camera | — | 6.4 |
| Design & Build | — | 6.8 |
| Call Quality | — | 7.8 |
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Reasons to consider
BQ Aquaris U
- Lighter body (140 g vs 190 g)
Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro
- More storage (256 GB vs 16 GB)
- More RAM (12 GB vs 2 GB)
- Bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 3,080 mAh)
- Larger display (6.67″ vs 5″)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | BQ Aquaris U | Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | Sep 2016 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro wins clearly on Performance (2.0 vs 8.0) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 2 GB RAM + 16 GB | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Card slot | Shared / hybrid slot | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 5″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 720 × 1,280 pixels | 1,220 × 2,712 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Display protection | Dinorex glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3,000 nits |
| Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro wins clearly on Display (5.2 vs 8.5) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,080 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 45W |
| Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro wins clearly on Battery (4.6 vs 8.3) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 145 × 71.5 × 8.3 mm | 162.3 × 74.4 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 190 g |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Vegan leather |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Colours | — | Titan Black, Phantom Purple, Spectre Blue, White |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | — | Stereo |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 13 MP (f/2.2) | 20 MP wide (f/2.2) |
| Rear cameras | — | 50 MP wide (f/1.5, OIS) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro |
| Video (max) | — | 4K@24/30fps |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | — | Optical (under-display) |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF | 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm |
| Connectivity · Radio | FM radio | Unspecified |
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